The "New" Espadrille

Spring is here and summer is coming! When I was in college espadrilles were the shoe to wear but that was in the 80's and the style was just a little different. Not so high and not so fashionable Preppy was in and all the preppy girls wore them. Today's espadrilles are totally new and fresh. High too! At least 4 inches. I love these by Nine West. They have a complete line and they are all fab! They seem to be all in the $99.00 range. Check them out! I want about 2 pairs for the summer!

What I do is kick them in the pants with a diamond buckled shoe! ~~Aileen Mehle~~

Shoe Deaths

It has not been a good six months for me and my shoes. I have had quite a few die from old age. It was just time. I have many shoes that are just worn out and have loved a very long life. Sad to see some of them go! I have lost about 6 pairs in the past 6 months with 2 more failing now. I guess that is a good thing. The bad thing is that they decide to kick the bucket at odd times. Last weekend I was at church and all of a sudden I tripped as I walked. I did not fall down but as it turned out, the front sole of my left shoe decided to separate from the shoe itself. It began to flap down as I walked. Not good. Luckily I did not have much walking to do. I was able to get home and examine them. There was no hope. In the garbage they went. They were my favorite pair of black dress shoes! Now I need a new pair. In reality, I need several new pairs! That is good. I get to go shoe shopping!

What I do is kick them in the pants with a diamond buckled shoe! ~~Aileen Mehle~~

Hospitality Part1

re-post

There are some who think that asking guests to remove their shoes is contrary to the principle of hospitality.

This is a culturally relative matter. Albania and Turkey are countries in which hospitality is greatly valued and yet it is expected in those countries that guests remove their shoes.

The shoes-on people argue that a hostess should primarily be concerned with her guests comfort and not with the state of her carpet or floor. However, most guests will feel more comfortable after removing their shoes. They may, admittedly, be uncomfortable because they are embarassed about their feet or they feel their shoes are part of their outfit. Those problems can be dealt with by letting guests know in advance that shoes-off is expected and so they can either bring slippers or plan their outfits with bare or stocking feet in mind. Any embarassment should be minimal if guests are not taken by surprise.

In my opinion, those who insist that guests should be allowed to keep their shoes on take hospitality for granted. I may well invite you. I will give you the best seat. I will cook for you. I will serve you the best food I can. I will give you whatever you want to drink, whether it be alcoholic or not. I will give you my undivided attention. I will entertain you with conversation. If you live nearby, I will drive you home in my car. If not, I will let you stay the night. I will wash up the dishes and cutelry you have used and clean up any mess you make. Given that I am willing to do all this for you, do you really think it is so unreasonable that I ask you to take your shoes off?

Tumblr Roundup April1, 2011

Here's what I posted to my Tumblr this week...

Finally warming up!! Stella McCartney wedges ♥

These Louboutin Maggie's are one of the most uncomfortable pair shoes I own... but dang they look good!

It rained at the end of last week so I put on my DSquared2 "rain boots" ;)

 My new Prada runway wedges! They ended up being lower than the original runway shoes, but they're still adorable.

Addicted to Glitter? 

 Gaga wearing the boots that the JC Lita boots were "inspired" by. LOVE ♥

Shoe INSANITY! I mean.... what?? 

 I took this photo of my Fendi slingbacks... what beautiful lines!

 The same Fendi shoes

I snuck a shot of our new bebe glitter wedges I designed!!! Do you love them as much as I do!?!?!

 And finally... a sick April Fools joke from Prada?? I hope so! Who would pay $1500 for these monsters? WHO??

something else

venison

as yet untitled.

i'm not sure who's worse
the unacquainted or the connoisseurs
there's nothing quite so sad
as a smile for the camera, and a pat on the back

don't make me laugh
it's just dot to dot
and a tick in every box in the book

vacuous and bored
you trip and tumble further from the source
i don't know how you sleep at night,
on a bed of big bux and dotted lines

we promise we won't eat you
even if we need to
we all know what you're up to
it will all end in tears